Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch its long-awaited smart glasses in 2027, and they’re not alone. New AirPods with built-in cameras are also in the works, hinting at a future where Apple’s technology seamlessly integrates with our everyday lives. This ambitious vision for wearable tech is powered by Apple’s vast investments in spatial computing and visual intelligence.
Apple is reportedly gearing up to take on Meta in the burgeoning mixed-reality and smart glasses market. The tech giant is developing a more affordable version of its Vision Pro headset, set to launch next year, along with a second-generation Vision Pro and even smart glasses to compete with Meta’s Ray-Bans. This aggressive move comes as Apple faces criticisms about its current VR offering, which has been deemed expensive, heavy, and prone to overheating.
The Xreal Beam Pro turns the Xreal Air 2 smart glasses into a powerful, affordable spatial computing solution, offering many features similar to Apple’s Vision Pro at a fraction of the cost. This review explores its capabilities, strengths, limitations, and how it compares to Apple’s high-end headset.
Amazon’s Echo Frames (3rd Gen) are currently on sale for $100 off, bringing the price down to $200. These stylish glasses offer a range of features including open-ear audio, blue light filtering, noise-canceling tech for calls, and even a wireless charger. This limited-time deal is part of Amazon’s October Big Deal Day pre-savings, making it the perfect time to snag this tech-savvy eyewear.
Meta has taken a significant leap towards the future of augmented reality with the unveiling of their prototype holographic AR glasses, dubbed ‘Orion’. These glasses promise a truly immersive experience, seamlessly blending the physical world with digital holograms. Despite being in its early stages, the Orion prototype showcases impressive technology and raises the bar for what we can expect from future smart glasses.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are getting even smarter with new features powered by Meta’s advanced AI, offering live translation, reminders, and more. These stylish shades are becoming increasingly helpful in everyday life, with new capabilities like QR code scanning and even fashion advice.
Vuzix, a leading smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) manufacturer, has received a significant investment from Quanta Computer, a global Fortune 500 company, to further fuel its growth. This multi-million dollar investment, which comes in three tranches, signifies a deeper partnership and strengthens Vuzix’s balance sheet for production expansion and innovation. The investment reflects the growing smart glasses market, which is expected to reach $13.68 billion by 2031.
Tech giants Qualcomm, Google, and Samsung have joined forces to develop a new set of mixed reality smart glasses. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, these glasses will offer an enhanced experience by overlaying digital images onto the real world and will be linked to smartphones.
This article explores the author’s journey to replace traditional monitors with VR and AR technology, examining various devices like smart glasses, VR headsets, and their capabilities for work productivity. While limitations still exist, the author sees a future where these technologies could make monitors obsolete.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses have received an update to version 8.0, adding the ability to share photos to your Facebook story hands-free. The update also includes bug fixes, performance improvements, and an enhanced security feature for auto-locking contacts.
